Keeping Obstetrics Local Act

Hozzl · 2025-07-09T12:59:47Z

Explore the details of House Bill 3942 Keeping Obstetrics Local Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

7/9/2025, 12:59 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3942

H.R. 3942, introduced in the 119th Congress on June 12, 2025, aims to amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to improve financial assistance for rural and safety net hospitals that offer maternity, labor, and delivery services to vulnerable populations. The bill likely includes provisions to enhance support for these hospitals to ensure the provision of essential care to underserved communities, although specific details and directives are not provided in the context.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3942

Bill HR 3942 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 12, 2025. Bill HR 3942 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on June 12, 2025. Bill HR 3942's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of June 12, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3942

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3942

To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to enhance financial support for rural and safety net hospitals providing maternity, labor, and delivery services to vulnerable populations, and for other purposes.